“We work with companies to turn their practical real-world experiences into profitable new machines”
Adam Amos, Director, Robotic Systems.
The Industry
The uptake of automation is set to deliver Australia $2.2 trillion over the next 15 year as more and more companies begin to understand and explore the potential of robotics and intelligent autonomous systems.
The Company
Robotic Systems creates end-to-end solutions, which combine custom electronics, software and hardware to solve some of the most challenging problems in mining and agriculture.
The Australian company’s collaborative approach and practical development pathway accelerates the journey from ideas to manufactured products through an advanced prototype development cycle.
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Robotic System’s clear value proposition and success in solving difficult problems is reflected in the company’s diverse and expanding client base, which includes start-ups to billion-dollar companies, as well as advanced research organisations as repeat customers.
Examples of successful projects include:
- Weed geolocation and spraying systems for broadacre agriculture
- Underground wireless monitoring systems for mining
- Airborne methane analysis systems for the CSIRO
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R&D Tax Support
The R&D Tax Incentive program has been a key support for Robotic Systems and its clients. Robotic Systems takes an active role in the identification of projects that might encompass some eligible R&D activities, and putting in place the right documentation to support claims. This includes experiment design, setup and testing methodology, proposed or viable outcomes and actual results, as well related expenditure such as hours and prototype costs.
For companies that access R&D services through a Registered Research Provider (RSP), it can be a great way to collaborate and gain access to expert R&D resources, without having to invest in specialist staff or infrastructure. And, you can claim an R&D tax offset for eligible expenditure on registered R&D activities even if your total claim is less than the usual expenditure threshold of $20,000 in an income year.
NOAH’s Involvement
NOAH has been working with Robotic Systems for several years now. The Robotic Systems team had made one R&D tax claim themselves, however, Adam Amos, Director of Robotic Systems, was less than convinced that the program was worth pursuing again, given the amount of time and effort it had taken the team for a relatively modest benefit.
Fortunately, Adam decided to give it another shot, this time with NOAH Connect managing the process. NOAH came on board and refreshed the teams understanding about the scope of the eligibility criteria, took over the technical drafting and updated the cost methodology. Further, NOAH helped Robotic Systems navigate the increasingly complex compliance environment and ensure a sound R&D claims framework was established. Most importantly, this allowed the team to focus on building and strengthening their core business.
NOAH is proud to be partnered with Robotic Systems and assist them with R&D Tax Incentive claims. To find out more about them, visit them at roboticsystems.com.au or check out their videos, ‘The Robotic Systems Experience’ and ‘How Does Robotic Systems Work?’.
Get in touch with Robotic Systems if you need a practical, affordable and creative solution to an automation problem.
